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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 806.22, 1,209.33 and 293.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 806.22, 1,209.33 and 293.22 is: 439.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    806.22 : 1,209.33 = 293.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    806.22/1,209.33 = 293.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    806.22x = 1,209.33 × 293.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    806.22x = 354,599.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,599.74/806.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.83

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